Question 1

What does Speakersbase do?

Accepted Answer

Speakersbase is an independent speakers bureau that helps organisations find and book the right keynote speaker, moderator or host for their event, conference or company meeting. We focus on matching the right content, speaker and audience to create real impact.

In addition, we also design and deliver teambuilding sessions, workshops and tailor-made programmes. We are even involved in consultancy trajectories to help organisations translate the change or ambition introduced in a keynote into concrete actions in practice.

Question 2

Why work with a speakers bureau instead of booking a speaker yourself?

Accepted Answer

Working with a speakers bureau saves time, reduces risk, and leads to a better match. Instead of searching endlessly and guessing who fits your event, you get expert advice, curated options, and guidance throughout the entire process, from briefing to booking. This ensures you not only find a great speaker, but the right one for your audience and objectives.

Read our blogpost on the topic to find out more.

Question 3

What makes Speakersbase different from other speakers bureaus?

Accepted Answer

Speakersbase is content driven, not catalogue driven. We do not simply sell speakers. We listen to your objectives and context first, and then propose the speaker who fits best. You will always be in direct contact with the partners, Florence and Anja. This guarantees continuity, short lines of communication and a high level of involvement. With years of experience in understanding what really moves organisations, we know our speakers personally and focus on long-term quality and partnerships, not one-off transactions.

Question 4

Does Speakersbase only work with well-known speakers?

Accepted Answer

No. We work with a mix of well-known speakers, emerging voices and high-level experts. The deciding factor is not fame, but relevance, quality and fit with your audience and goals.

Question 5

Can Speakersbase also provide international speakers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speakersbase works with both local and international speakers and can propose speakers from different countries and backgrounds when this fits your event.

Question 6

What kind of speakers can I book through Speakersbase?

Accepted Answer

Through Speakersbase you can book keynote speakers, guest speakers, moderators and hosts. Our speakers include business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, academics and practitioners with strong real-world experience.

Question 7

For which topics can I book a speaker?

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You can book speakers on a wide range of topics, including leadership, AI, innovation, strategy, marketing, wellbeing, teamwork, communication, company culture, change and future skills. Discover all our topics.

We wrote a blogpost on the most popular topics of last year.

Question 8

In which languages can I book a speaker?

Accepted Answer

Most of our speakers are fluent in at least Dutch and English. In addition, we work with native French and German speakers, and also offer speakers in many other languages such as Hebrew, Spanish and even Mandarin.

Question 9

Can I also book moderators and hosts through Speakersbase?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to keynote speakers, Speakersbase also represents experienced moderators, hosts and chairs for conferences, panel discussions and events. Discover them.

Read our blogpost on the advantages of working with a host or moderator.

Question 10

Can Speakersbase help me if I do not yet know which speaker I need?

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Absolutely. That is one of our core strengths. We start from your goals, audience, context and budget, and then suggest one or more speakers who are the best fit.

Read our blogpost with a practical checklist to book the right keynote speaker and maximize event impact.

Question 11

For what types of events can I book a speaker through Speakersbase?

Accepted Answer

You can book speakers through Speakersbase for company events, conferences, congresses, leadership meetings, strategy days, kick-offs, sales meetings, client events, networking events, teambuildings and internal inspiration sessions.

Are you still undecided whether you want a keynote, workshop or panel? We wrote a blogpost to help you choose the right format.

Question 12

Can I also book speakers for webinars or hybrid events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our speakers are experienced in delivering keynotes and sessions for online and hybrid events.

Question 13

Can Speakersbase help with shaping the content of my event or programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We often help clients think through the structure, storyline and speaker lineup of their event to ensure coherence, impact and relevance.

Question 14

How does booking a speaker/host through Speakersbase work?

Accepted Answer

Booking a speaker or moderator through Speakersbase is simple and starts with your needs.
There are two ways to get started:

1. You already have a specific speaker in mind
If you already know which speaker, moderator or host you are interested in, simply let us know. We will check availability and get back to you with a clear proposal and quotation within 24 hours.

2. You are still exploring your options
If you are not yet sure who would be the best fit, we start with a short video call to fully understand your event, your audience and your objectives. Based on that conversation, we prepare a curated proposal with several available speakers or moderators, including clear pricing and practical details.

In both cases, it helps us enormously if you can already share as much information as possible, such as: the target audience, the objectives of the event, the topic, the location, the date and time, and, if possible, your budget range.
The more context you give us, the better we can advise you and propose the right match.

Read our blogpost with a practical checklist to book the right keynote speaker and maximize event impact.

Question 15

Does Speakersbase also take care of briefing the speaker?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We ensure that the speaker receives a clear briefing. In addition, an intake with the speaker is always included in our fees, so you can directly share your context, expectations and objectives. This ensures the speaker can tailor the content even better to your event.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a speaker? What about last-minute requests?

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This depends on the speaker and the period. Most of the time a few weeks is enough, but for in-demand speakers or busy periods it is better to book several months in advance. That said, we are used to working fast and playing it short. In some cases, we have successfully arranged speakers for events taking place just three days later.

Question 17

How much does it cost to book a speaker?

Accepted Answer

At Speakersbase, we see a clear price range:
Speakers start from around €1,000
Experienced and international keynote speakers go up to €10,000 and more
The average price of a speaker for an event in 2026 is €3,377

This range reflects differences in expertise, positioning, and demand in the market. We wrote a blogpost about which factors determine the price of a speaker.

The good news is that you do not need a huge budget to book a strong and relevant speaker. What matters most is finding the right match between your objectives, your audience and your budget.

At Speakersbase, we always start by understanding your event and your budget range. Based on that, we propose speakers who fit both your content needs and your financial framework.
We also work with clear and agreed fee levels, which means that booking a speaker through Speakersbase is typically at the same rate as booking them directly.

If you tell us what you are organising and what budget range you have in mind, we will be happy to suggest a few strong options that make sense for your event.

Question 18

Is Speakersbase more expensive than booking a speaker directly?

Accepted Answer

No. In most cases, you do not pay more. You get our advice, matching, coordination and follow-up included.
Read our blogpost on the advantages of working with a speaker bureau.

Question 19

Can Speakersbase work within a specific budget?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you share your budget range, we will propose speakers that fit within it.

Question 20

What happens if a speaker gets ill or has to cancel?

Accepted Answer

In that case, Speakersbase will do everything possible to quickly find a high-quality replacement speaker.

Question 21

Who will be my point of contact during the process?

Accepted Answer

You will always have a dedicated point of contact at Speakersbase, and this will be either Anja or Florence, one of the partners. One of us will personally follow up your project from start to finish, ensuring continuity, short communication lines and full involvement throughout the process.

Question 22

What happens after the booking is confirmed?

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After the booking is confirmed, we first prepare a contract for signing. Once this is in place, we take care of the coordination with the speaker, the briefing, the practical details and the follow-up before and after the event. This way, you can focus fully on your event while we handle the rest.

Question 23

How can I contact Speakersbase?

Accepted Answer

You can contact us via the contact page on www.speakersbase.com, by email or by phone.

Question 24

How quickly will I receive a response?

Accepted Answer

We aim to respond quickly, usually within one business day.

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